TELL THE STORY OF THE IRISH POTATO FAMINE

The Irish potato famine that took place in the mid 19^th century in Ireland had far reaching social, political, economic and personal effects and could so easily have been avoided. The disaster was exacerbated by Victorian England’s mismanagement of the affair. Do your research  and tell the story of this terrible period in Irish history.  

Familiarize yourself with the issue:

“The Irish potato famine” https://prezi.com/llmazkv5kucp/the-irish-potato-famine/  

Videos to watch and make notes on:

·         “Irish potato famine” http://www.teachertube.com/video/irish-potato-famine-115330

Reading material to make notes on:

·         “The Irish famine” http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/victorians/famine_01.shtml

·         “Irish potato famine” http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/famine/  

BBC Documentaries to watch and make notes on:

·         “The Great Famine – Part I” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uNMGzSL42U

“The Great Famine- Part II” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJGQVQvtekM